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This room heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Paloma/Rheem
warranty.
This room heater is suitable for indoor installation only.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
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Local Gas Fitting Regulations
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Municipal Building Codes
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Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010
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Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
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Manufacturer’s installation instructions
This appliance must be serviced by a qualified person.
This heater must be installed with a minimum clearance of 50mm (5cm) from the rear and sides. These
clearances must be maintained at all times.
There must be a minimum clearance of 750mm (75cm) from the hot air outlet.
Do not install in a room with inadequate ventilation – refer to Australian Standard AS/NZS5601.1:-2010.
Do not install on an uneven surface or a vibrating floor.
Do not install directly on to carpet, timber, vinyl or cork floors. Heat emanating from these appliances
may discolour the carpet or damage your floor. It is recommended that a mat or flat board be placed in
front of this appliance extending at least 800mm in front of it.
Do not install near a door or windy location or under shelves or in a confined space. E.g.; fireplace.
Do not install in a bedroom, bathroom, combined living/sleeping areas, toilets, sauna or hallways.
Do not install where flammable materials are likely to come into contact with the heater.
Do not install where water may splash or near another heat source.
Do not install in a caravan, mobile home or recreational vehicle.
Do not connect to a Propane (LPG) gas cylinder indoors.
This appliance is not designed to be built into walls or cupboards.
If you move house check the gas type in the house where you are moving to.
The bayonet plug on the factory fitted flexible hose simply plugs into your bayonet fitting.
Do not place heater against wall or on a shelf.
Always place heater on flat surface and away from strong draughts.
It is recommended that a dedicated 240V 10Amp power point be used with this appliance. Do not use
power boards or double adaptors to operate this appliance. Heater must not be located adjacent to a
power socket – outlet.
Turn the heater off after use. Do not unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fans are still
cycling.
Do not move the heater while it is in operation.
When the heater is operated for the first time or after long periods of non use a slight odour may be
emitted, this is normal. However if odours persist switch off the heater and contact Rheem Service.
Do not install in a room smaller than the recommended minimum room size.
Installation
